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28 Come and see the Old Kildonan Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (PHS), where history spans over 150 years. It is the final resting place of Selkirk settlers, Hudson Bay men and many of the founders and prominent citizens of Manitoba. Open May to October, daily. location: John Black Ave. (off Main St.) p: 204-334-1591 w: www.kildonanpresbyteriancemetery.com Built in 1853, the Old St. James Anglican Church (PHS) is the oldest surviving wooden church in Western Canada. This site became the local point of settlement westward along the Assiniboine River, and gave its name to the surrounding area. location: Portage Ave. at Tylehurst St. The Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art is a laboratory for the presentation of art that confronts ideas and issues affecting contemporary society to celebrate artwork and events in all media. location: 1 - 460 Portage Ave. p: 204-942-1043 w: www.plugin.org b The Ralph Connor House (PHS) was built in 1914 for the Reverend Charles Gordon who, under the pen name "Ralph Connor", prospered by writing many best-selling novels. Designed by George Northwood, the house is an example of the Jacobethan Revival style, derived from grand 17th century British manor houses. location: 54 West Gate At Riel House National Historic Site of Canada, step into the living room of a restored Red River frame house. It was the family home where the famous Métis leader and founder of Manitoba, Louis Riel lay in state for two days in December 1885 after he was hanged for high treason. Learn about Riel and the Métis people. Tour the house and gardens. Open May to September. Admission charged. location: 330 River Rd. in St. Vital p: 204-257-1783 toll free: 1-888-773-8888 hearing impaired: 1-866-787-6221 w: www.parkscanada.gc.ca/riel Visit Ross House Museum, the first post office west of the Great Lakes and one of the oldest examples of Red River log frame construction, built in 1854. Open June to August. Free admission. location: 140 Meade St. N p: 204-943-3958 w: www.mhs.mb.ca b At the Royal Winnipeg Rifles Regimental Museum, the history of the oldest military infantry regiment in Western Canada is portrayed with uniforms, weapons, pictures and artifacts from 1885 to the present. Open 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tuesday or by appointment. Free admission. location: Room 208, Minto Armoury, 969 St. Matthews Ave. p: 204-786-4300 ext 3492 b The Seven Oaks Memorial, erected by the Manitoba Historical Society, marks the site of the Battle of Seven Oaks (1816) in which Governor Robert Semple and 20 Selkirk settlers were slain by rival traders of the North West Company. location: southeast corner of Main St. and Rupertsland Ave. Visit Winnipeg's "French Quarter". St. Boniface is the largest French- Canadian community west of Quebec. See a bust of Métis leader Louis Riel in front of the St. Boniface Museum, a statue of Riel on the grounds of the Collège universitaire de Saint-Boniface and a plaque on the wall of St. Boniface Cathedral. Visit Riel's grave on the cathedral grounds. The Centre culturel franco-manitobain (CCFM) is located in the heart of St. Boniface, minutes from downtown Winnipeg. Inside, you'll find an art gallery, theatres, meeting rooms, offices of cultural groups, a community radio station with live broadcasts. The CCFM is a hub of cultural activity and a great space where groups can hold AGMs, meetings and cultural events. location: 340 Blvd. Provencher p: 204-233-8972 w: www.ccfm.mb.ca Fort Gibraltar b Visit historical Fort Gibraltar. Come and witness our fascinating history through the eyes of the voyageurs that lived it! Costumed interpreters will transport you back in time to the exciting age of the fur trade. Tour a reconstructed 19th century fort and discover the diverse cast of characters that call it home. Open May to September. location: 866 St. Joseph St. p: 204-233-9470 w: www.fortgibraltar.com The Grey Nuns Walkway extends from the Promenade Taché to the Norwood Bridge. A series of plaques recount the history of the Grey Nuns, who arrived in 1844 and founded the St. Boniface General Hospital. La Maison des artistes francophones is a contemporary artist centre, art gallery and sculpture garden. Open year-round. Free admission. location: 219 Provencher Blvd. p: 204-237-5964 w: www.maisondesartistes.mb.ca b La Maison Gabrielle Roy (PHS) is the house where beloved Franco- Manitoban author, Gabrielle Roy lived from 1909 to 1937. This house was the setting of several of her works. Open year-round. Admission charged. Main floor is wheelchair accessible. location: 375 rue Deschambault p: 204-231-3853 w: www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca WINNIPEG PHOTO: DANHARPERPHOTO.COM